Dental implants are used as an alternative to bridges where a tooth has been lost or removed. These are also made up of porcelain fused to metal (PFM) or Zirconia, where a bio-compatible metal post made out of a material such as titanium is anchored into the jaw bone and the porcelain crown is affixed to the post.
The metal post may also be coated with hydroxyapatite to aid bone bonding and rapid osseointegration. Bioglass posts are sometimes used for this purpose for the same reason.
The most recent use for ceramics in dentistry is orthodontic brackets. The development and demand for these items has been driven solely by aesthetics. Polycrystalline alumina is the material of choice in this application.
Currently we are partnering with STRAUMANN, IMPLANT DIRECT and ATLANTIS.
